The Ferryman

West EndPlay

Jez Butterworth’s record-breaking play The Ferryman must end on 19 May 2018 at the Gielgud Theatre.

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Evening performances will start promptly at 19:00 and matinee performances at 13:30 so please arrive at the theatre in plenty of time - latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance.

Directed by Sam Mendes, the play premiered at the Royal Court becoming the fastest-selling show in the theatre’s history, receiving unanimous critical acclaim.

Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney family prepare for the annual harvest with a day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebration ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.